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Haffey Family History

Haffey Surname Meaning

Irish (Armagh): variant of Haughey.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Haffey family from?

You can see how Haffey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Haffey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Haffey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 14 Haffey families living in Lancashire. This was about 37% of all the recorded Haffey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Haffey families in 1891.
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What did your Haffey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Haffey. 100% of Haffey men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Haffey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Haffey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Haffey census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Haffey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Haffey. For the veterans among your Haffey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Haffey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Haffey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Haffey in 1950 was 37, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Haffey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Haffey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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